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How AI, Data, and Climate Reshaping What We Build Next
Bentley Systems is offering fresh insights on how to confront the world’s infrastructure challenges through design-driven solutions powered by modern tools and technologies. Bentley marketing manager Oana Crisan said that solutions such as digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and collaborative modeling software will be the new remedies for what the world is building next. “What you c...
Read MoreBentley Systems, Enactus Announce Winner of the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge
Bentley Systems and Enactus on Tuesday announced the winning teams of the 2025 iTwin4Good Challenge. The winners addressed some of the world’s greatest challenges—from construction waste and plastic waste to abandoned mine sites—and repurposed them into sustainable inventions using Bentley Systems’ iTwin technology. Among candidates from the U.S., Germany, Canada, the UK and Ireland, and Brazil...
Read MoreChina Evergrande Faces Delisting as Property Crisis Deepens
China Evergrande Group, once the country’s top property developer, is set to be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a significant point in China's ongoing real estate crisis. The company's monumental collapse, which has amassed over USD 300 billion in liabilities, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of excessive debt-fueled expansion. Evergrande, celebrated for its record-...
Read MoreIndonesia Looks to China for Support in AI Development
In a significant move to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Indonesia has officially invited China to assist in developing AI technology and nurturing digital talent, particularly in key sectors like fisheries and agriculture. During a recent statement, Meutya Hafid, Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, emphasized the country's focus on harnessing AI to...
Read MoreChina Leads Clean Energy Transition in Southeast Asia with Innovative Solutions
Southeast Asia's energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with China playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives. The recent launch of the Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos exemplifies this green development, marking the country’s first wind power plant and a significant step toward its renewable energy leadership in the region. This ambitious 600-megawatt ...
Read MoreBentley Systems Announces Finalists for the 2025 Going Digital Awards
Awards celebrate innovative projects that advance the world’s infrastructure; Winners to be announced on October 16 at Bentley’s 2025 Year in Infrastructure conference in Amsterdam EXTON, Pa. – August 5, 2025 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists for the 2025 Going Digital Awards. The awards celebrate the e...
Read MoreAustralia Invests USD 342 Million in Renewable Energy Upgrades
In a significant move towards a sustainable energy future, Western Australia has announced a USD 342 million investment aimed at modernizing the state’s electricity transmission infrastructure. This initiative plays a crucial role in the state's commitment to phase out coal by the year 2030. The investment will primarily focus on major enhancements to the northern section of the Southwest Inter...
Read MoreHong Kong Launches First Automatic Hydrogen Charging System for EV: A Step Towards a Greener Future
Hong Kong is taking a significant leap towards a greener future with the launch of its first public automatic hydrogen charging system for electric vehicles (EVs). Set to commence operations in the second quarter of 2026, this innovative project is located at the city’s Science Park and aims to be a groundbreaking hub for hydrogen-based EV charging. Pioneered by the Hong Kong and China Gas Co L...
Read MoreChina’s Steel Exports to ASEAN Surge, Sparking Concerns Among Regional Producers
In a significant development for the steel industry, China’s steel exports to ASEAN countries have skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 36.55 million tons. This figure constitutes approximately 70% of China’s total steel exports and marks a staggering 32% increase year on year, according to a recent report by Yieh News. The report highlights particularly remarkable growth in expor...
Read MoreAEON Breaks Ground on USD 46 Million Shopping Mall in Vietnam
In a strategic move amidst the global economic downturn, Japanese retail giant AEON is strengthening its presence in Vietnam with the groundbreaking of a new shopping mall. On April 19, 2025, AEON Vietnam commenced construction on the AEON HAI DUONG shopping mall in Hai Duong province, located just north of Hanoi. The project has an investment of VND 1.18 billion (approximately USD 45.61...
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